CEFR B1

fraud

noun

Meaning

Deceitful or dishonest behavior, especially to gain financial or other advantage.

Examples

He was convicted of insurance fraud.
The investigation uncovered a massive fraud scheme.

Synonyms: cheat, deception, dishonesty, embezzlement

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fraud (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /frɔːd/

Definition

Deceitful or dishonest behavior, especially to gain financial or other advantage.

Examples

He was convicted of insurance fraud.
The investigation uncovered a massive fraud scheme.
They warned about online phishing scams designed to commit fraud.

How to Use fraud

commit fraud (collocation): To perform an act of deception for gain. — "They were accused of committing fraud against the government."
fraudulent (word_family): Characterized by or involving fraud; deceitful. — "The company engaged in fraudulent accounting practices."

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